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Jones had successful surgery to repair an anomalous coronary artery. There’s no timetable for his return, but Jones is committed to continuing his career. Jones played 11 defensive and 86 special-teams snaps with the Ravens earlier this year. He signed with Denver last month but didn’t appear in any games.

The team waived CB Coty Sensabaugh in a corresponding move. Jones’ 2019 highlight reel includes a costly muffed punt against the Patriots in Week 9.

A return man, ex-Patriot Jones had a costly muffed punt against his former team in Week 9.

It’s the second time Jones has been cut from the Patriots. The 2016 second-rounder should re-sign to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

Jones was a 2016 second-rounder of the Patriots and was part of final cuts this summer. He’s back to help out as a returner and provide secondary depth.

Jones has seen a lot of run this spring with Logan Ryan sidelined by an undisclosed injury. Malcolm Butler and Ryan are penciled in as the starters but Jones is making a case for himself in nickel packages. His main competition will come from second-year corners Justin Coleman and Darryl Roberts, who he has outperformed to this point.

New England’s top draft pick at No. 60 overall in 2016, Jones’ rookie season was a total disaster. He made mistake after mistake, both on defense and special teams, and ultimately admitted he didn’t feel part of the team that won the Super Bowl. With Logan Ryan off to Tennessee, Jones, Justin Coleman, and Eric Rowe are fighting for snaps behind Malcolm Butler and Stephon Gilmore.

At 5'10/197 with a feisty playing style, Jones is best suited in the slot. Also a quality returner, Jones’ ability on special teams should ensure he is on the active roster each week and could give him an edge in the battle for the No. 3 job. Jones will compete with Justin Coleman and E.J. Biggers for the role.

The Patriots’ first draft pick, Jones is a slot corner with big-time special teams value. He returned four punts for touchdowns last season at Alabama. Jones should have a good chance at earning New England’s primary slot defender role after holdover Justin Coleman struggled there last season.

Jones suffered a non-contact injury while defending Travis Rudolph on a sideline route late in the second quarter. The Alabama alum saw just 147 snaps as a rookie in 2016.